Cape May, Coastal resort city in New Jersey, United States
The city stretches along the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula, featuring both the Atlantic Ocean coastline and Delaware Bay waters.
Dutch captain Cornelius Jacobsen Mey explored and established this settlement between 1611 and 1614, leading to its current name and maritime heritage.
The entire city forms the Cape May Historic District, containing a substantial collection of Victorian buildings constructed after the fires of 1869 and 1878.
The Washington Street Mall provides numerous shopping options, restaurants, and accommodations within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk areas.
The Cape May Bird Observatory records significant bird migrations, making this location a primary spot for observing various species throughout the year.
Location: Cape May County
Inception: 1611
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Lower Township, West Cape May
Address: Cape May, NJ, USA 08204 Cape May
Website: https://capemaycity.com
GPS coordinates: 38.93333,-74.92139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
Cape May Historic District
1.1 km
Congress Hall
407 m
Cape May Lighthouse
3.4 km
Emlen Physick Estate
1 km
Battery 223
3 km
Sunset Beach
4.4 km
Sunset Beach
4.4 km
Caribbean Motel
9.7 km
Harriet Tubman Museum
227 m
Cape May Point State Park
3.4 km
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
8 km
Poverty Beach
3.5 km
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church
4.8 km
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
4.6 km
Fire Control Tower No. 23
4.1 km
Turtle Gut Inlet
6.6 km
Historic Cold Spring Village
4.9 km
Cape May Stage
192 m
Jonathan Pyne House
3.4 km
John B. McCreary House
229 m
Owen Coachman House
3.3 km
Whilldin-Miller House
875 m
George Hildreth House
5.1 km
Cold Spring Grange Hall
5 km
TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber
8 km
Higbee Beach
4.7 km
Sunset Beach
4.5 km
Two Mile Beach
5.8 kmReviews
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